MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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