Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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