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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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