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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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