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
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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