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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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