MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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