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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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