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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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