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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
e-learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC courses are
free
for students 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 variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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