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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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