MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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