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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
elearning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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