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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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