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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
elearning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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