Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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