Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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