Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)