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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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