Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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