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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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