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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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