Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines 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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