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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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