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.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners 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 a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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