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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
learner 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
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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