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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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