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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
online learning are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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