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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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