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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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