Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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