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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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