Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book