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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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