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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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