Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book