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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
elearning are enabling
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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