MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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