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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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