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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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