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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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