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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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