Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program