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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students 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
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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