Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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