Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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