MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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