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
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online education are empowering
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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