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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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