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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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