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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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