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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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