Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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