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 Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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