Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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