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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
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
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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