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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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