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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can participants
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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