Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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