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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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