Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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