Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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