MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners 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 several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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