MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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