MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Senegal to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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