MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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