Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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