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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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