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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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