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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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