Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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