MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Poland to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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