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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also addresses 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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