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
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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