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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
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