Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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