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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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