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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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