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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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