Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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