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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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