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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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