MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
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 quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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