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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Malta to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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