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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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