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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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