MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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