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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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