MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
elearning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
important new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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