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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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