Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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