MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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