Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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