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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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