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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aruba to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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