MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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 is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
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
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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