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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
online learning are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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