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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
elearning have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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