Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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