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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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