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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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