MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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