MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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