MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
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 many
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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