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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
online learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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