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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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