Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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