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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online education technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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