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
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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