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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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