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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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