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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners 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 numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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