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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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