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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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