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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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