Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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