Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design