MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews 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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