MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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 is a
book
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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