MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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