MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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