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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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