Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources