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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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