MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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