MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning have empowered
students
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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