Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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