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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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