Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education