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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Oman to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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