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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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