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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily 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 quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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