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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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