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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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