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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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