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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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