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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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