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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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