Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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