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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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