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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
online education have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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