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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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