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 is a
book
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online education are enabling
humans
all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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