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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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