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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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