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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses