Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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