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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Chad to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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