MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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