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
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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