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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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