MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
online learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
the exciting 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 gripping new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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