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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
e-learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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