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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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