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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online learning have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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