MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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