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 the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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