Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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