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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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