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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Libya to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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