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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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