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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
People want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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