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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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