Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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