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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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