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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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