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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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