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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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