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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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