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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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