Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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