MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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