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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
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
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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