Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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