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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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