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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online learning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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