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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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