Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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