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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
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