Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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