Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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