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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
elearning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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