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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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