Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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