MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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