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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
digital education technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Angola to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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