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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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