Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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