Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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