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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
online education are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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