Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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