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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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