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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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