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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
online learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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