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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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