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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Denmark to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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