Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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