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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
People want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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