Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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