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
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
normally 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 several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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