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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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