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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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