MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The New School to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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