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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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