Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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