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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
online learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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