MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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