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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
blended learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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