Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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