MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
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