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
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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