MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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