Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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