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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online education are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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