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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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