MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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