MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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