MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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