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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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