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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
blended learning make it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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