Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution