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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
elearning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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