Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources