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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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