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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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