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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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