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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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