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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
online learning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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