Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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