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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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