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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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