Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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