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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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