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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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