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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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