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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
elearning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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