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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
India to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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