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
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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