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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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