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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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