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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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