Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning