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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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