MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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