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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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