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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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