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
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Finland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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