Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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