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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This book
also examines 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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