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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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