Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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