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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning enable
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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