MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major 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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