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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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