Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning