MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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