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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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