Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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