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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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