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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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