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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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