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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses 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 many
issues that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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