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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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