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 the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
elearning have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Benin to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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