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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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