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
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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