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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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