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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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