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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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