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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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