MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
MOOC classes are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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