Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. 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. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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