Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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