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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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