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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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