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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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