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 is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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