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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
elearning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
normally free
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 several
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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