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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers 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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