Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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