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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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