MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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