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.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
normally 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 many
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The New School to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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