Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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