Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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