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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Panama to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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