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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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