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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning enable
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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