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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
blended learning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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