MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Singapore to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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