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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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