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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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