Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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