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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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