Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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