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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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