Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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