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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
elearning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Guam to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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