MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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