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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Angola to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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