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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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