Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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