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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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