MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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