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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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