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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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