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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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