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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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