Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution