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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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