Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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