Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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