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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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