Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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