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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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