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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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