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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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