Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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