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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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