Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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