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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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