Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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