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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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