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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational