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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
elearning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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