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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are 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 e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources