Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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