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
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
digital education technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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