Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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