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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
digital education technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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