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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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