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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
digital education technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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