MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
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
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Spain to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Professors want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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