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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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