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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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