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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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