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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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