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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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