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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
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
issues that
online education institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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