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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning technology enable
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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