Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources