MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
People want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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