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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
normally 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 many
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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