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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
major 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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