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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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