Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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