Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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