MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
elearning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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