Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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