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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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