MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic educational technology have enabled
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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