MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online education technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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