Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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