Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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