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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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