Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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