Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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