Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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