MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
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
topics that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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