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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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