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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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