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 Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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