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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners 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 a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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