Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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