Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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