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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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