MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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