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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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