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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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