Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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