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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Facebook to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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