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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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