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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources