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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Gambia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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