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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
online education technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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