Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology