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
describes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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