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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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