Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education