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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning have enabled
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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