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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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