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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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