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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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