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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
e-learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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