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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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