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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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