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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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