MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
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
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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