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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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