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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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