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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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