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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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