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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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