MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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