Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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