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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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