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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
digital education technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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