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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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