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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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