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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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