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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
always
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
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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