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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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