MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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