MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
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 lot of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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