MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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