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 is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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