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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
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 variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses 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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