Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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