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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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