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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
today because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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