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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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