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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
learning technology are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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