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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
elearning are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
generally 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
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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