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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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