MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also examines 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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