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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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