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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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