Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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