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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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