Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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