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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
elearning technology have enabled
humans
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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