Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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