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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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