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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically 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 a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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