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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
online education technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
desire for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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