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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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