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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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