MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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