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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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