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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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