Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution