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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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