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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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