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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
mostly 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 a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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