MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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