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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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