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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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