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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
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
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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