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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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