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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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