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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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