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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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