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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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