Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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