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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
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 variety of
topics that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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