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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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