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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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