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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
digital education technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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