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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses 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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