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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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