Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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