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
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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