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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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