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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Poland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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