MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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