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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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