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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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