Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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