Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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