MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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