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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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