MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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