Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book