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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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