MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology enable
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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