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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
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.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Spain to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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