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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Chad to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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