Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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