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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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