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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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