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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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