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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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