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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important 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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