Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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