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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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