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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
low
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 MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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