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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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