MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
open education
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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