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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic education technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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