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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online education are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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