Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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