Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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