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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning have enabled
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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