Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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