Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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