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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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