MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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