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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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