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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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