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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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