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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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