MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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