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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
digital education technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
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
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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