MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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