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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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