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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning enable
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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