Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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