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
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also describes the
key 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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