MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
learning technology are enabling
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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