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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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