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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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