MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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