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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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