Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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