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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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