Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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