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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic educational technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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