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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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