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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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