MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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