Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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