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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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